The election of S was challenged before an Election tribunal. He put an appearance, but subsequently failed to appear on three consecutive dates. The tribunal proceeded ex-parte against him. Thereafter, he put an appearance and filed an application for condonation of previous non – appearances. The same was dismissed as it did not show any sufficient cause. Should he now be permitted to contest the case? can he insist on retrial of the part of the case during which he was absent?     (10 marks)